BIO: James F. SCHOFIELD, Huntingdon County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by JO Copyright 2009. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/pafiles.htm ********************************************************** __________________________________________________________________ Commemorative Biographical Encyclopedia of the Juniata Valley: Comprising the Counties of Huntingdon, Mifflin, Juniata and Perry, Pennsylvania, Containing Sketches of Prominent and Representative Citizens and Many of the Early Settlers. Chambersburg, Pa.: J. M. Runk & Co., 1897, page 382. __________________________________________________________________ JAMES F. SCHOFIELD, M.D., Shirleysburg, Pa., a son of William and Catherine (Wall) Schofield, was born in Macon City, Mo., September 18, 1861. His paternal grandfather was a native of Ireland, while his descent on the maternal side is German. His father was born in Belfast, Ireland, and his mother in America. William Schofield was eighteen years old when he came to America, and first took up his residence at Birmingham, Huntingdon county, Pa.; here he began his career as a laborer in various employments. After the late war broke out, Mr. Schofield enlisted in the Ninth Pennsylvania Cavalry, and served until its close. Once, while on picket duty, he received a wound in the leg. After his discharge he went to Philadelphia, and for about two years was in mercantile business. Then, for four years more, he was in Pittsburg, employed at Lippincott's Axe Factory. This engagement over, Mr. Schofield removed to Macon county, Mo., where he bought a farm and cultivated it for three years. After this he returned to Birmingham, Pa., where he has since resided, and is now spending his years of rest and retirement amid the scenes of his early labors. He has been chosen to fill different offices in his township; was tax collector for about ten years, and treasurer for the same length of time. Mrs. William Schofield is the daughter of John Wall, and the children of Mr. and Mrs. Schofield are: Dr. John C.; William H.; Dr. Robert K.; James F.; Edward; Myrtle B.; and Selta May. The parents are members of the Presbyterian denomination. The Doctor received his education in the public schools of Birmingham, which he attended until he was seventeen, and at Montain Seminary, where he studied for three years. But, being obliged to depend for support upon his own exertions, he could not pursue his studies as far as his tastes and ambitions prompted. He therefore sought employment, and found it with Drake, Stratford & Co., bridge contractors, for whom he worked in various capacities for two or three years. In the fall of 1890 he entered the Baltimore University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Md., and graduated from that institution in the spring of 1893. In June of the same year he opened an office for the practice of his profession at Saltillo, Huntingdon county; he remained there until the fall, and then sold out and went to Pittsburg, to seek a favorable location. He stayed in that city only a few months, and then came back to Huntingdon county, and took up his residence at Dudley, where he practiced for about four months. In 1894 he came to Shirleysburg, and took charge of the practice of Dr. Frank L. Schum, who removed to Huntingdon. Dr. Schofield is now in the enjoyment of a large practice. Since he settled in Shirleysburg, Dr. Schofield has been appointed physician to the Huntingdon county almshouse; he still holds that position, besides being visiting physician to the Rockview Home for the Friendless. He is a member of the Shirleysburg Grange, P. of H. He is a Republican. The Doctor is connected with the Huntingdon County Medical Society. Dr. James F. Schofield was married, April 3, 1894, to Margaretta E., daughter of J. L. and Mary A. Isenberg. They have had twin children, a son and daughter; the boy, Stanley G., died; but the girl, Rilla Catherine, is living. Mrs. Schofield was born July 12, 1871. Her parents belonged to Huntingdon county by birth and residence. Her father was a carpenter, and a contractor and builder; he is still actively engaged in the latter business. His wife is Mary Ann, daughter of John Heffner. Their children are: Rilla (Mrs. John H. Miller), Orlady; Carrie W. (Mrs. William R. Wilson); Margaretta (Mrs. Dr. Schofield); and four who are deceased.